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The Big White Farmhouse

intentional living, little by little

September 27, 2019

No.299: This Week at the Farmhouse // vol.06

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WHAT WE LEARNED 

+ It was Padre Pio’s feast day on Monday, so we chatted a little about some of the cool things he is known for, including bilocation.

+ In Writing, J and S (3rd and 1st grade) wrote stories about what it would be like to take a trip to outer space.  Afterward, they created rocket ships (made from Pringles cans!) for their final drafts to slip into.  This turned out to be such a fun little project.

+ We scrapped our science plans for the week to check out the new chemistry set that Sophie got for her birthday. 

+ D (5th grade) finished reading The Perilous Road this week.  His final project was to create a comic strip showing how the main character eventually changed his prejudiced opinions.  He did a great job!

TEN THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR

seven years with our best girl!
a new milestone reached on the Amerithon Challenge
heart-to-heart talks with my big boys
falling leaves
being able to button a pair of jeans that have not fit for over six years!
a string of sales on Poshmark and ebay
watching the kids all play outside together before school
apple galette
a minor house repair that I did all on my own
wonderful news from a friend

IN THE KITCHEN

+ On the menu:

M: leftovers
T: S’s birthday! she had a special dinner out with her Dad and then we all ate cake at home
W: sub sandwiches and chips
Th: sweet and spicy glazed chicken thighs with red potatoes and green beans
F: shrimp stirfry

+ F is for “Fancy Flakes” aka cinnamon sugar tortillas cut to look like snowflakes

+ How much I spent on groceries this week: $307.37

GOOD THINGS

+ from the archives: Five Reasons to Send a Letter in October (time to get those cards ready!)

+ such a cute idea

+ Seaman High art students honor custodian with portrait – “The students describe Epperson as a humble, kind man who takes care of everyone without seeking any attention for himself.”

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